PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 21

INITIAL CONVENING MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
Momilani Community Center, 715 Hoʻomoana St,
Pearl City, HI 96782
AND VIA WEBEX

This meeting location is open to public participation.
Other available options including WebEx and phone-in instructions are as follows:

WEBEX Meeting Link: https://cchnl.webex.com/cchnl/j.php?MTID=mbdb01f17b499a89cdb59bf83086d38ec
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MEETING POLICY – Adopted July 25, 2023
Rules of Speaking:
Virtual: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to open the list of participants and click the “raise hand” icon by their name. When recognized by the Chair, address comments to the Chair. Remarks should not exceed 3 minutes. (Please cancel the “raise hand” icon after speaking. Presentations must be kept under 10 minutes. The “chat” box can also be used to ask simple questions. Board Members are required to keep their video active during the board meeting.

Recordings of Board Meetings can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/@NeighborhoodCommissionOffice

Note: The Board may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda. Board actions such as draft resolutions and outgoing letters will be posted for the public on Google Drive.

Board Agenda Items: The Board is requesting that all written reports presented at the board meeting be soft copy emailed to the Board Chair and Website Manager: lveray@hawaii.rr.com and info@pearlcitynb.com. All written testimony must be received in the Neighborhood Commission Office 48 hours prior to the meeting. If within 48 hours, written and/or oral testimony may be submitted directly to the board at the meeting. If submitting written testimony, please note the board and agenda item(s) your testimony concerns. Send to: Neighborhood Commission Office, 925 Dillingham Blvd, Suite 160, Honolulu, HI 96817. Fax: (808) 768-3711. Email: nbtestimony@honolulu.gov

I. CALL TO ORDER – Chair PRO-TEM Larry Veray
A. Pledge of Allegiance – Cub Scout Pack 75 – Cubmaster Scott Ogasawara
B. Time Limit Policy and Procedures from previous board term
C. All participants are to sign in for in-person and virtual identify yourself to NCO Assistant on WEBEX
D. Introduction of the Neighborhood Board Team (All board members must have their video turned on)

II. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
A. Honolulu Fire Department
B. Honolulu Police Department

III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A. Election of Executive Officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Roll Call Vote.

IV. PUBLIC TESTIMONY – Limited to 3 minutes each (Resident/Community Concerns) to include confidential and public safety concerns from residents who wanted to remain anonymous requesting board member to present their issue at the board meeting

V. BOARD BUSINESS
A. Recognition of Board Members
B. Board decision of meeting location, time, place, recess month(s)
C. Adopt of Rules of Speaking
D. Board Decision establishment of Committees and respective Chairs, Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO), Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), and Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)
E. Discussion to support No Parking on Mauka Side of Kumoana St between Kaweloka and Kaumoli St
F. Decision to support Pearl City Shopping Center Christmas Parade; DTS Letter
G. Decision to support Pearl City High School Homecoming Parade; DTS Letter
H. Discussion – Propose a trial period to add two Pearl City High School Students as delegates to the Pearl City Neighborhood Board to incorporate student voices into decision making
I. Discussion – Board Member outreach to the community at local shopping centers

VI. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU
1. Office of the Mayor – Mr. Gene Abano, Director Facility Maintenance
2. Councilmember Val Okimoto

VII. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
1. Governor Josh Green’s Office – Mr. Jeff Hickman, Public Affairs
2. Hawaii Department of Transportation – Mr. Casey Abe, HDOT State Highways Division

A. STATE LEGISLATURE
1. Senator Glenn Wakai (D15)
2. Senator Brandon Elefante (D16)
3. Senator Henry Aquino (D19)
4. Representative Gregg Takayama (D34)
5. Representative Cory Chun (D35)
6. Representative Trish La Chica (D37)

B. CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS
1. Congressman Ed Case – Mr. Nestor Garcia, Director of Communications

C. OTHER AGENCIES
1. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam – Ms. Kris Tanahara
2. Leeward Community College – Chancellor Carlos Penaloza
3. Pearl City Library – Ms. Vicky Bowie, Branch Manager
4. Board of Water Supply – Mr. Arlen Ledward, Civil Engineer

D. ASSOCIATIONS
1. Pearl City Community Events – Mr. Tony Velasco

VIII. BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
1. Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approval – May 27, 2025 minutes

IX. CHAIR & BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 next board meeting will be both Hybrid Virtual and In-Person facilitated on WEBEX virtually and facilitated at Momilani Community Center 715 Hoʻomoana St, Pearl City. The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 meetings are broadcasted on Focus Channel 49 and air 2nd Saturday at 6:00 PM and 1st and 3rd Friday at 1:00 PM.

X. ADJOURNMENT

A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive this board’s agenda and minutes. Additions, corrections, and deletions to the mailing list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) at Kapālama Hale, Suite 160, 925 Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96817; Telephone (808) 768-3710 Fax (808) 768-3711. Agendas and minutes are also available on the internet at www.honolulu.gov/nco.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability or an interpreter for a language other than English, please call the Neighborhood Commission Office at (808) 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or send an email to nco@honolulu.gov at least three (3) business days before the scheduled meeting. It may not be possible to fulfill requests received after this date.

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING WRITTEN SUMMARY FOR VIDEO RECORD
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.
MOMILANI COMMUNITY CENTER, 715 HOʻOMOANA ST, PEARL CITY, HI, 96782
ONLINE VIA WEBEX

Video Recording of Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGxdS0Kd7-4

Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V5AlaHjrMVo42KclDDH1qS-pc2oJVF9l

I. CALL TO ORDER – [0:00:11]: Chair Larry Veray called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance – [0:01:09]: The Cub Scout Pack 75 administered the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chair Veray reviewed the time limit policy and procedures before conducting a roll call. Quorum WAS established with eight (8) members present. Note: This 11-member board requires six (6) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action.

Board Members Present: Rodney Awong, Guy Inouye, Heide Weber, Daniel Smith, Nathan Takeuchi, Antonio Velasco, Larry Veray, and Brendon Lee.

Board Members Absent: Charmaine Doran, Kekuni Agard and Lawrence Miyazono Jr.

Guests: Firefighter John Paulo (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Sakai (Honolulu Police Department); Director & Chief Engineer Gene Albano; Councilmember Val Okimoto; Nathaniel Ise (Senator Henry Aquino); Jeff Hickman (Governor Josh Green); Casey Abe (Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation); Kris Tanahara and JoAnna Delfn (U.S. Navy); Senator Brandon Elefante and Faith Quintua; Representative Cory Chun; Representative Trish La Chica; Nestor Garcia (Congressman Ed Case); Chancellor Carlos Penaloza (Leeward Community College); Vicky Bowie (Pearl City Library); Steve Pelch, Ryan Yamamoto, Linda Lee, Victor Flint, Duna Hodge, Dean Hashimoto, Dominic Inocelda, Michael Taylor, Sierra Martin, Donald Sakamoto, and JoAnna Delfin (Resident); and Anson Wu (Neighborhood Commission Office). Note: Name not included if not legible or stated for the record. There were approximately 44 total participants.

[0:03:12] – Hearing no objections, Chair Veray moved up Joint Base Pearl Harobor-Hickam after City & County of Honolulu report.

II. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS – [0:03:48]

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – [0:03:48]: Firefighter John Paulo provided the monthly statistics April 2025; responses to questions asked in the previous meeting; and May 2025 safety tip regarding home fire sprinklers.
• April 2025 Statistics: There was 1 nuisance fire, 2 cooking fires, 1 activated alarms without fire, 142 medical emergencies, 7 motor vehicle crash/collisions, and 1 mountain rescue.
• Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NlEcUYUREyDpv5kp1gdIU6q6ShA_4vxA/view?usp=drive_link
• For more information, visit: https://fire.honolulu.gov/

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – [0:05:40]: Lieutenant Sakai provided the monthly statistics for April 2025 and May 2025 safety tip regarding drinking and driving safety
• April 2025 Statistics: There were 6 motor vehicle thefts, 7 burglaries, 30 thefts, 7 Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicles (UEMV), 1,437 total calls for service.
• For more information, visit: www.honolulupd.org

III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY – [0:06:55]

Transition Home – [0:07:13]: Resident Steve Pelch provided an update regarding a transition house on Hoonipo Street.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:11:08]

A. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU – [0:13:56]:

Office of the Mayor – [0:13:56]: Director & Chief Engineer Gene Albano provided the report and highlighted the following: City and State leaders recruit more Guardians Ad Litem to help with Assisted Community Treatment programs for O‘ahu’s homeless community; Mayor Blangiardi signs bills into law on Waikīkī street festivals, outdoor dining rules; recreational fishing returns to the world-famous Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden; City leaders unveil a massive new solar canopy at the Blaisdell Center to celebrate Earth Day in Honolulu; details on the first Mālama ‘Āina Day at Kalaeokauna‘oa (Kahuku Point) on O‘ahu’s North Shore; 2025 summer fun, and responses to questions asked in the previous meeting.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BMAkBmPPL2epDr682etMiRJHh3ZKpEM5/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:18:42]

Councilmember Val Okimoto – [0:23:46]: Councilmember Val Okimoto provided the report and highlighted the following: full council meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025; the Honolulu City Council is reviewing the fiscal year 2026 budget regarding a $5.14 billion package prioritizing infrastructure, housing, and public safety; Councilmember Okimoto attended a high school graduation a couple of weeks ago at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center and presented certificates to the Pearl City Neighborhood Board members. Chair Veray also presented certificates to board members not returning in the next term.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OQeC1b3lPNbpqM77uC_vBD3hFrQlMT8d/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [0:26:14]

Member Lee left the meeting at (7:38 p.m.); 7 members present.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam – [0:42:08]: Kris Tanahara and JoAnna Delfn provided the report and highlighted the following: information regarding monthly ship tours and community white boat tour dates; the continued preservation efforts of the USS Arizona Memorial; responses to questions asked in the previous meeting; and the Navy Closure Task Force Red Hill hosted their quarterly open house on May 21, 2025, at the Hokulani Community Center.

IV. BOARD BUSINESS – [0:47:52]

Board Recognition of Members and Officials – [0:47:52]: Chair Veray presented certificates to Duna Hodge for his retirement as a public affairs specialist for the Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill, Board Member Volunteer of the Year, and End of Term for Board Members.

Chair Report on Outcome of Meeting with Dep Dir Parks and Recreation – [1:00:40]: Chair Veray had a meeting with Deputy Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Ted Hayden, regarding the status of Mānana Kai Park restroom repair; a proposal to develop an agreement with the U.S. Navy for access to Pearl City Peninsula; building sport ball fields for keiki; a proposed agreement for a restricted water recreation area off of Neal Blaisdell Park; a proposal to build a dog park at Neal Blaisdell Park; updates to the Japanese Peace Bell; a proposed plan to adopt Pearl City Neighborhood Parks; certifying more youth with swimming qualifications; and the status of implementing the Aiea Pearl City Livable Communities Plan.

Resolution supporting the recommendations of the Hawai’i Injury Prevention Plan and the Hawai’i Water Safety Plan – [1:03:17]: [1:05:53] – Awong MOVED and Velasco SECONDED to adopt the resolution supporting the recommendations of the Hawaiʻi Injury Prevention Plan and Hawaiʻi Water Safety Plan as written. Discussion followed. The board conducted a roll call vote, the motion WAS adopted; 7-0-0 (AYE: Awong, Inouye, Weber, Smith, Takeuchi, Velasco, and Veray; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None) – [1:08:56]

Resolution encouraging Pearl City Complex Schools to Complete Safe Routes to School Plans – [1:09:29]: [1:12:19] – Awong MOVED and Velasco SECONDED to adopt the resolution encouraging Pearl City Complex Schools to Complete Safe Routes to School Plans as written. Discussion followed. The board conducted a roll call vote, the motion WAS adopted; 7-0-0 (AYE: Awong, Inouye, Weber, Smith, Takeuchi, Velasco, and Veray; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None) – [1:14:30]

Potential Traffic Solution for the Intersection of Komo Mai Drive and Waimano Home Rd – [1:15:09]: This item was skipped as Member Smith presented his presentation during Councilmember Val Okimoto’s questions, comments, and concerns.

V. GOVERNMENT MONTHLY REPORTS & LEGISLATIVE UPDATES – [0:49:44]
A. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – [1:15:24]

Governor Josh Green’s Office – [1:15:24]: Jeff Hickman provided the report and highlighted the following: response to questions asked in the previous meeting; Governor Green had his ceremony for Memorial Day at the Hawaii State Cemetery; 5-year anniversary of COVID support from the National Guard; and the Department of Health released a report regarding the Zika virus.
• Newletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BwWZkyoeSObr2NDXOWDN8Lt8pBMHbgVF/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:18:41]

Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) – [1:21:46]: Casey Abe provided a presentation and highlighted the following: Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles (CBR) removal; replacing a missing merging sign on the H1 freeway; removal of illegally parked cars; overgrowth removal; updates regarding a safety concern at the intersection of Waiawa Road and Alaʻike Street; and updates on the proposed signalized left turn at Kuala Street.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:25:55]

B. STATE LEGISLATURE – [1:31:57]

Senator Glenn Wakai (D15) – [1:31:57]: No representative present.

Senator Brandon Elefante (D16) – [1:31:57]: Senator Brandon Elefante provided his report and highlighted the following: information on Senator Elefante’s survey; updates on passed bills; Representative Takayama and Elefante secured 1 million dollars for planning and design for an emergency route for the residents of Palisades; and a response to questions asked at the meeting
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gIeksECykeHLTJCKkEY1RTEuCUxk5U92/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:37:12]

Senator Henry Aquino (D19) – [1:39:47]: Nathaniel Ise provided the report and highlighted the following: the Pearl City Aiea Community meeting discussing the future of the University of Hawaiʻi and information on the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Summer Youth Employment Program.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:41:50]

Representative Gregg Takayama (D34) – [1:43:36]: No representative present.

Representative Cory Chun (D35) – [1:43:42]: Representative Cory Chun’s office provided his report and highlighted the following: clarification on the expansion of power of the Hawaiʻi Property Insurance Association and the condominium loan program and highlighted the House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) No. 33, which relocates the Pearl City post office to the Pearl City Peninsula.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:48:35]

Representative Trish La Chica (D37) – [1:50:03]: Representative Trish La Chica provided the report and highlighted the following: Kamehameha Highway improvement between Mililani and Pearl City; the passing of House Bill (HB) 682 regarding school bus options for student transportation, Senate Bill (SB) 1300 for free school meals, a bill recognizing surfing as an interscholastic sport, HB 1231 regarding safe routes to school, and HB 329 regarding Preschool Access & Housing; on Thursday, May 1, 2025, hosted a Community Safety and Transportation Talk Story; and a crackdown on racing on Kamehameha Highway.
• Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18yFZAg9LSf3aAXfn3G0lyPk_bddD8Ow1/view?usp=drive_link

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [1:54:37]

B. CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS – [1:58:27]

Congressman Ed Case – [1:58:27]: Nestor Garcia provided the report and highlighted the following: Congressman Case and his office for the first quarter of the year has handled more than 400 cases regarding resident concerns; Congressman Case has been sitting on hearings in the appropriations committee regarding funding levels for the next fiscal year; is observing the Reconciliation Bill; and Congressman Case outlined five key issues regarding the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:03:49]

C. OTHER AGENCIES – [2:10:56]

Leeward Community College – [2:10:56]: Chancellor Carlos Penaloza provided the report and highlighted the following: celebration of the Leeward Community College Commencement Ceremony; an increase in enrollment for the summer semester due to the summer tuition pilot; Leeward Community College is offering CDL training for trucks and passenger buses in partnership with Good Jobs Hawaiʻi; the impacts the Reconciliation Measures will have on the University; Leeward Community College will be hosting the next Megaobon event on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Pearl City Library – [2:15:26]: Vicky Bowie provided the report and highlighted the following: the Pearl City Library will be closed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in observance of Kamehameha, and the annual summer reading challenge will start on Sunday, June 1, 2025, and end on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Questions, comments, and concerns followed – [2:16:29]

Board of Water Supply (BWS), Civil Engineer – [2:19:04]: No representative present.

D. ASSOCIATION UPDATES – [2:19:13]

Pearl City High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) – [2:19:13]: No updates.

E. BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS – [2:19:19]

Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approval – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 minutes – [2:19:19]: [2:19:30] – Velasco MOVED and Smith SECONDED to approve the Tuesday, April 22, 2025 minutes as written. Discussion followed, and hearing no objections, the motion WAS ADOPTED; 7-0-0 (AYE: Awong, Inouye, Weber, Smith, Takeuchi, Velasco, and Veray; NAY: None; ABSTAIN: None) – [2:19:35].

F. CHAIR & BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS – [2:19:41]

Community Clean Up – [2:19:43]: Chair Veray announced a community clean up on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

Next Meeting – [2:20:16]: The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 board meeting will be recessing for the month of June 2025. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 both Hybrid Virtual and In-Person facilitated on WEBEX virtually and facilitated at Momilani Community Center 715 Hoʻomoana St, Pearl City, HI 96782. The Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 meetings are broadcasted on Focus Channel 49 and air 2nd Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and 1st and 3rd Friday at 1:00 p.m.

G. ADJOURNMENT [2:21:02]: Chair Veray adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m.

Submitted by: Anson Wu, Neighborhood Assistant, NCO
Reviewed by: Dylan Buck, Community Relation Specialist, NCO
Finalized by: Tony Velasco, Secretary

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